Weapons that Made Britain — Season 1, Episode 4: The Shield
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 5 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
In Anglo Saxon England, the shield-wall ruled the battlefield and no warrior was complete without his shield. Mike creates his own volunteer shield-wall and tests the battlefield tactics King Alfred the Great used to fight off the Vikings.
About Weapons that Made Britain
Mike Loades, a professional film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer explores the actual history and effectiveness of the ancient medieval weapons and armor of medieval Britain. Through historical examinations, scientific experiments of the items in question and wargaming demonstrations with volunteers, Loades illustrates the nature of the weapons and armor that played significant roles in the history of Britain.